Genre: Coming-to-age
Release Dates: Netherlands Film Festival Cut (September 23rd, 2023)
International Festival Cut (January 1, 2024)
Duration: 16:22 minutes
Director: Fer van der Hoff
Co-producer: Studio Tinus
Language: Dutch (English Subtitles)
On the last day of summer, six-year-old Kay is having fun with his brother on their parents'
cargo ship. When Kay is called inside to get changed, the mood within the family shifts.
Without fully understanding what it means, Kay must say goodbye to his beloved life
onboard.
On the road towards boarding school, Kay tries to cope with the situation. In his own way, he
tries to bridge the growing distance between him, his brother, and their parents.
Upon arrival, Kay realizes that his life will never be the same, and saying goodbye means he
must find a way to cope without his parents.
SCREENINGS:
2023 - Nederlands Film Festival (Dutch Debut Competition)
2024 - VERS Film Awards (nomination: Best Cinematography)
2024 - Festival de Cannes (Talents to Cannes by CineSud)
This project is currently in the
distribution phase.